pi2000 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 So the semi-finals aren't televised in the states? NBCSports shows every USA game up to to the quarterfinals, then.... nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 So the semi-finals aren't televised in the states? NBCSports shows every USA game up to to the quarterfinals, then.... nothing? That is weird. It'll be on NBC Live Extra, fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 That is weird. It'll be on NBC Live Extra, fwiw. You sure about that? I don't see it listed on their schedule, just golf and motocross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I went to the NBC Sports website - saw it listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I went to the NBC Sports website - saw it listed. see it listed now, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Finland just took down Russia. Ovechkin is a loser, wherever he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Finland is full of confidence as a hockey nation. They've been getting medals at the Olympics, won the World Juniors and I believe the U18 this year. That is impressive for a smaller country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Finland is full of confidence as a hockey nation. They've been getting medals at the Olympics, won the World Juniors and I believe the U18 this year. That is impressive for a smaller country.If you think that's impressive, you should Google the Winter War.Canada pots one, and where is Reinhart? Right in front of the net, causing mayhem, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 If you think that's impressive, you should Google the Winter War. Canada pots one, and where is Reinhart? Right in front of the net, causing mayhem, as usual. And he had another assist on their first goal. ROR had one on the 3rd goal. Fasching got one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassValleyGreg Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sabres all over the ice today. Fasching looks like NHL power forward against top quality opponents. Reinhart getting all kinds of PT after not seeing the ice much in games prior. McCabe excelling at jumping down on weak side and was just robbed on the game tying goal. All good things. When does the season start? Also, I'm sure it's been discussed in this thread, but what's the feeling on Eich sitting this one out? Larkin is out there, as are other young players coming off long seasons. Too good for it? Plain exhaustion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sabres all over the ice today. Fasching looks like NHL power forward against top quality opponents. Reinhart getting all kinds of PT after not seeing the ice much in games prior. McCabe excelling at jumping down on weak side and was just robbed on the game tying goal. All good things. When does the season start? Also, I'm sure it's been discussed in this thread, but what's the feeling on Eich sitting this one out? Larkin is out there, as are other young players coming off long seasons. Too good for it? Plain exhaustion? I think he was nicked up the latter part of the season while playing through minor, nagging injuries. It's my bet he was strongly advised by the organization to take the time off, heal up, and get serious with an offseason nutrition and training program. I think the rest will have done him good. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Eichel is currently beating the entire population of Philadelphia in a foot race. A couple weeks from now, he'll be climbing mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Last time I checked Eich's instagram account he was with Pauly in the abbatoir freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Canada wins world Chamionship Game 2-0 over Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Laine wins MVP of the tourney Laine put up the second most points by a U19 player in history with 12 points in 10 games, just short of Sidney Crosby’s 16 points. His seven goals were the most by any player in the tournament, and his 12 points ranked fourth. http://thehockeywriters.com/patrik-laine-named-mvp-world-championship/ Edited May 22, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Realistically Shipachyov should have won MVP, he had 6 more points than Laine did. Laine had a spectacular tournament, but if I remember correctly he didn't score a goal against any of the "good" teams. Nyquist equaled him in goals, actually, in less games. Great tournament for Laine, nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Nice to see ROR and Sam get some winning experience at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 OK, for real: Does anyone give a about this crappy tournament? The best pros are in the playoffs, and even young players skip it (Eichel is hardly the first.) It's not televised anywhere except for Canadian second-tier cable. IIHF Juniors? Now that's another thing. We all love that. But what the hell was this tournament, who cared, and well, some country won? Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Oh Canada ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Oh Canada ... Said with a sigh like we usually do, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) USA Hockey seems to consider it a bonus tourney, but it's still a big deal in Europe, maybe the big deal. Maybe Modo or Huck can weigh in on the latter Edited May 23, 2016 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 USA Hockey seems to consider it a bonus tourney, but it's still a big deal in Europe, maybe the big deal. Maybe Modo or Huck can weigh in on the latter I think USA Hockey essentially treats it as long term development for the Olympic teams. I can't think of any other good reason that they invite so many prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Canada is able to draw some high end players because it is an audition for the Olympics and World Cup teams for guys on the bubble. A few go for the experience of trying it, a la Crosby last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) I think USA Hockey essentially treats it as long term development for the Olympic teams. I can't think of any other good reason that they invite so many prospects. The older established NHL players have families and such, and they have short amount of time to spend with them in the off-season. North American players grow up dreaming of winning a Stanley Cup. European's dream of World Championship and Olympic glory. And then you have Auston Matthews who dreams of making fat stacks yo. Edited May 23, 2016 by pi2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 The older established NHL players have families and such, and they have short amount of time to spend with them in the off-season. North American players grow up dreaming of winning a Stanley Cup. European's dream of World Championship and Olympic glory. And then you have Auston Matthews who dreams of making fat stacks yo. Will you eat crow when Matthews becomes a very good/elite NHL player? Or will you pretend you never spent his draft year trashing him? And you've made some quite hyperbolic statements that make me think you don't even believe he'll be a solid, unspectacular player. What's your predicted path for his career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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